Mermaids and mollusks, pirates, sailors, and Lost Boys will fill the Bartholomew Performing
Arts Center this spring as the York College Theatre Department presents Peter and the Starcatcher.
Starcatcher is a prequel to J.M. Barrie’s original Peter Pan works. While Pan adaptations abound, Director John Baker says this production is “The story that sets up all of the other Pan stories.”
“The story is fresh. You may know these characters, but you don’t know this story,” said Baker.
Baker first saw this show on Broadway in 2013. “It’s playful. It’s creative. It’s one of the funniest shows you’ll ever see,” he said. “I knew I had to direct it.” This is the first time the Tony Award winning show will be performed in York.
Starcatcher is a prequel to J.M. Barrie’s original Peter Pan works. While Pan adaptations abound, Director John Baker says this production is “The story that sets up all of the other Pan stories.”
“The story is fresh. You may know these characters, but you don’t know this story,” said Baker.
Baker first saw this show on Broadway in 2013. “It’s playful. It’s creative. It’s one of the funniest shows you’ll ever see,” he said. “I knew I had to direct it.” This is the first time the Tony Award winning show will be performed in York.
The family friendly play features the writing of American comedian Dave Barry and
British children’s adventure writer Ridley Pearson, adapted for stage by Rick Elice.
While it is a children’s story, Baker stresses that it is a show that will delight
both young and old. “This production will provide an incredible evening of enjoyment
and entertainment for our audiences,” said Baker.
Peter and the Starcatcher will run March 2-5. Tickets may be reserved at www.york.edu/boxoffice or by calling (402) 363-5641.
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Peter and the Starcatcher will run March 2-5. Tickets may be reserved at www.york.edu/boxoffice or by calling (402) 363-5641.
Buy a Peter and the Starcatcher show shirt
Cast
Boy (Peter).....Ryan Harrison
Prentiss.....Brinna Horvath
Ted.....Deidre Freitas
Lord Lenard Aster.....Thomas Eckhart
Molly Aster.....Ainsley Mountjoy
Mrs. Bumbrake.....Troy Rowen
Captain Robert Falcon Scott.....Austin Hackel
Bill Slank.....Josh Anderson
Alf.....Sami Berry
Mack.....Moses Guillen
Black Stache.....Grady Johnson
Smee.....Eric Berry-Massey
Fighting Prawn.....Jacob Wirka
Hawking Clam.....Kyle Wynn
Sanchez/Teacher/Grempkin.....Aubrey Tate
Assistant Director.....Melissa Strong
Prentiss.....Brinna Horvath
Ted.....Deidre Freitas
Lord Lenard Aster.....Thomas Eckhart
Molly Aster.....Ainsley Mountjoy
Mrs. Bumbrake.....Troy Rowen
Captain Robert Falcon Scott.....Austin Hackel
Bill Slank.....Josh Anderson
Alf.....Sami Berry
Mack.....Moses Guillen
Black Stache.....Grady Johnson
Smee.....Eric Berry-Massey
Fighting Prawn.....Jacob Wirka
Hawking Clam.....Kyle Wynn
Sanchez/Teacher/Grempkin.....Aubrey Tate
Assistant Director.....Melissa Strong